The 4-H Pledge, Mission, Vision & Motto

The 4-H Pledge

The pledge tells what 4-H is all about. 4-H has as its goal the four-fold development of youth: Head, Heart, Hands and Health. The pledge was adopted by the delegates to the 1927 National 4-H Club Camp in Washington, DC. State club leaders voted for and adopted the pledge for universal use. The phrase "and my world" was added in 1973. The saying of the pledge has prominent place in 4-H activities at regular 4-H meetings, achievement days, and other club events.

4-H Mission

4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

4-H Vision

A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

Motto:

"To Make The Best Better"The motto was adopted at about the same time as the 4-H Club Pledge. Its intent is to inspire young people to continue to learn and grow, to make their best efforts better through participating in educational experiences.

"Learning by Doing"This phrase sums up the educational philosophy of the 4-H program. Young people learn best when they are involved in their learning. The intent is to do, reflect, and apply.

Southern Lehigh Horse & Pony Club

Our 4-H Club meets on the first Friday of every month at Horseng Farm. Every club has a specialty, and ours is horse trivia! (Also known as Horse Bowl, or Hippology) This is a great opportunity to learn more about horse science and horsemanship. Ages 8 - 18 are welcome and you don't have to own or even ride a horse to join and participate. We study on Fridays from 6:00 to 8:00 year-round. In spring we compete at a regional level and if we qualify at a state and potentially a national level. The kids have a great time and really learn a lot of horses, biology and science in general. If they're even considering becoming a veterinarian this is a great program for them. It really extends the science that they learn at a middle, high school and even college level.

Study References - Used at Regional, State Contests

Jr Questions are sourced from:

National 4-H manuals: Horse Science and Horses and Horsemanship

CHA COMPOSITE MANUAL, BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR HORSEMANSHIP SAFETY AND EDUCATION